Isla Bella is world’s first LNG-powered ship

General Dynamics built the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered containership, the Isla Bella. Emissions reduction from using the Isla Bella is equivalent to removing 15,700 cars from the road.

As part of a two-ship contract signed in December 2012 with TOTE Maritime, the 764-foot long Marlin Class containerships will be the largest dry cargo ships powered by LNG, making them the cleanest cargo-carrying ships anywhere in the world.

“Successfully building and delivering the world’s first LNG-powered containership here in the United States for coastwise service demonstrates that commercial shipbuilders, and owners and operators, are leading the world in the introduction of cutting-edge, green technology in support of the Jones Act,” said Kevin Graney, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics NASSCO.